US Bridges

Belleville Ave over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 3 MI NE of GSP&I-280 JCT · Structure no. 361502T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,992
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Belleville Ave over Garden State Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belleville Ave over Garden State Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,992 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,991 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelleville Ave
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location3 MI NE of GSP&I-280 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79916, -74.18897
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,992 (2024)
Projected traffic17,991 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belleville Ave over Garden State Parkway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belleville Ave over Garden State Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Belleville Ave over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 14,992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Belleville Ave over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Belleville Ave over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.